Saido Berahino is working religiously to stay fit enough in mind and body to grab that first-ever Stoke goal.

He goes into this weekend’s clash at Manchester City still waiting to break his duck after 18 appearances for the club – and with that penalty miss against Southampton a fortnight ago fresh in his head.

But manager Mark Hughes insists the £12m striker isn’t suffering psychologically or down on confidence.

“I don’t see it,” said the Stoke boss. “I see a young man who’s working exceptionally hard to address any weaknesses in his game.

“He works religiously after games and in training. His work ethic is first-class and we have no issue with what he’s producing apart from his goals return.